Trying to build an MP40.

Article about: Hi all currently trying to assemble a relic mp40, I only have this much so far but I still need the front barell and bakelite sidegrips. I can get the sidegrips on ebay, even repro ones if I

Just how relic is that barrel? Is it clear? Does it have rifling? You should consider the legalities of what you are doing here. I'm not trying to spoil things for you, but you really need to be careful these days!